Caniwi Design™
Okotoks Alberta based Caniwi Design™ specialises in web design and development and has over 15 years experience in the field. Our list of services include:
• website design & updates
• domain name registration
• web hosting / email
• search engine optimization (SE0)
• internet copywriting
• photo optimization and;
• custom logo design.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Building & Construction, Financial & Legal, Consumer Services, Manufacturers & Engineers, Not for profit / Charity, Entertainment, Health & Beauty
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, Entrepreneur, Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations
General location of clients: Canada, New Zealand, Australia
Latest Project
Southern Alberta Law Offices
SALO are a full service law firm offering all areas of Law Practice, Reasonable Rates and Flexible Hours. They offer a range of legal services including civil litigation, personal injury, family, corporate, commercial, real estate, wills & estates and land development.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
7 August 2011
Sara Day at Brighter Days Organization
Working with Caniwi Design was a wonderful and pleasant experience. Not having an exact idea of how I wanted my website to look, Dulcie took some of my colour schemes, business ideas and personality to...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Caniwi Design™:
”Friendly, Listens, Effective, Creative, Efficient”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Caniwi Design™:
”I want to continue designing and developing functional sites that work well for my clients. I enjoy the one-on-one work with companies to create a site that really works for them and their user base. Incorporating new technologies along the way, as the web advances, is also an interest.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Caniwi Design™:
”It is a combination between Canuck and Kiwi. My husband is a Canadian and I am a New Zealander, although I grew up in Canada. We moved to New Zealand after we were married and, after 12 years working in NZ, we felt we wanted to come home to Canada. The combined name of Caniwi represents our love of both Canada and New Zealand.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Design
Technologies Used:
(X)HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript
CMS Used:
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2007
Joined WWDC: 3 December 2008
Deava Beadz
- Design
- Development
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Deava Beadz's offers whimsical, funky, organic, Victorian-chic handcrafted, custom made jewellery. All jewellery is adorned with semi precious stones, silver, Bali silver, Thai silver beads, Pewter, Pearls, Swarovsky Crystals, vintage and glass beads.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: PayPal Shopping Cart
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS
Completion date: December 2011 (on-going)
Southern Alberta Law Offices
- Design
- Development
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
SALO are a full service law firm offering all areas of Law Practice, Reasonable Rates and Flexible Hours. They offer a range of legal services including civil litigation, personal injury, family, corporate, commercial, real estate, wills & estates and land development.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, PHP
Completion date: December 2011
Elisamy Spray Foam & Insulation Inc
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Elisamy Spray Foam & Insulation Inc. is committed to green building practices. That is why we have chosen the POLARFOAM brand of spray foam insulation to install. This is a superior product that sets new standards for quality, energy-efficiency and performance.
Languages: Enlish
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, PHP
Completion date: May 2011 (on-going)
Hye St Press
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Hye St. Press is an independent, boutique publishing and book-developing enterprise that specializes exclusively in Regaustenian™ period novel collections or oeuvres.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: March 2011 (on-going)
Shag-ri La Pet Grooming
- Content and Copy
- Development
Our Dog Groomers are highly experienced and truly have a passion for grooming excellence and the general well being of your pets. We treat all of our furry clients like they are our own, with an emphasis on a calming grooming experience for all.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, PHP
Completion date: November 2010 (on-going)
West 18th St. Enterprises Inc
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The concept of West 18th St., a subsidiary of The Stewart Group, is that of an integrated retailer, retail construction developer, land developer, building maintenance, fixture, general contractor and service provider. We have competencies ranging from initial design through to construction, fixturing, Landlord & Tenant work, demolition and merchandising. We can take your project from start to finish.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: August 2010 (on-going)
Grayline Contracting Ltd.
- Branding
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Grayline designs and installs conventional septic systems, septic tanks, septic fields and state of the art Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Languages: Ebglish
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2010
Brighter Days Organization
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Brighter Days offers simple and basic organizing solutions, for your home, office, and farm. I also provide support with selling or downsizing your home, packing, and unpacking, estate sales as well as preparation for upcoming events.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: March 2010
Rivers Edge Welding Ltd
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Rivers Edge Welding specializes in heavy equipment repair, custom welding, fabricating, align boring and CNC cutting. We provide both shop and field services, with the ability to tailor each job to the customer’s specific requirements, thus reducing cost and increasing efficiency. Our shop is conveniently located in High River, Alberta.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: January 2010
GM Mechanical Ltd
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
As your local Lennox dealer, we’re proud to offer the finest heating, cooling and indoor air quality products, with prompt and professional customer service. Regardless of the season or the temperature outside, we can make your home feel perfectly comfortable: air conditioning • fireplaces • heating • hydronic heating • plumbing • water heating & conditioning • wells & pressure systems
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: June 2009
The Heritage Weavers & Spinners Guild of Calgary
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The Heritage Weavers and Spinners began in 1974 and continue to be actively involved in the Calgary fibre arts community. We offer weaving, spinning, dyeing and related fibre art workshops and classes throughout the year, and hold an annual fall sale.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: May 2009
S Breeze Professional Corporation
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Providing full spectrum accounting services for all small business needs, including banking, bookkeeping, payroll, GST, training and completion of and filing of personal and corporate tax returns.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, PHP
Completion date: March 2009
Breeze Landscaping Inc.
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Breeze landscaping is a family owned and operated landscaping company specialising in commercial landscape maintenance in Calgary, Okotoks and area. We personally manage all of our landscaping crews who are trained to a high level to ensure your properties have fantastic curb appeal.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, PHP
Completion date: January 2008
Reviews
Working with Caniwi Design was a wonderful and pleasant experience. Not having an exact idea of how I wanted my website to look, Dulcie took some of my colour schemes, business ideas and personality to create what turned out to be the perfect website for my home based business. It looks professional and welcoming and is super easy to get around and understand. To this day, Caniwi Designs keeps me up to date on all my website activity as well, will make any changes or updates upon my request. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in which we worked while creating my website and always felt as if I was a part of the designing process. I always received a quick response from any questions or concerns I had and felt very comfortable being honest and expressing exactly how I felt about how things were going. Their prices were very reasonable and I would and have recommended them to others. Thanks again Caniwi Designs for all you hard work, you are doing a tremendous job!
by Rosanne Holland at Heritage Weavers and Spinners of Calgary
heritageweaversandspinners.org
Dulcie at Caniwi Design has done an excellent job of designing and updating our website. She keeps an eye on our needs and has adjusted it appropriately for timeliness of events, data and security. We have been thrilled with her professionalism and she notifies us on periods of unavailability, rare that they are, and is always open to any requests or inquiries we may have. She gives us regular updates on who is using our website and what keywords are getting attention. They are easy to read and useful. Our website looks great and she is planning changes already for the fall website. I would highly recommend her services! R. Holland President Heritage Weavers and Spinners of Calgary.
Working with Caniwi design is a stress free creative experience!
Having a jewelery website can be very detail oriented visually and in the text.
Dulcie has made it very easy as she has a very insightful knowledge about her and she is very fast and efficient !!
I would highly recommend Caniwi for any website !
Caniwi Design was a very proffessional organization. They may be small but the results were outstanding. They developed my site from scratch. They were very patient as we are a construction company with allmost no computer skills. Their original estimate for the entire development was allmost exact to the penny. The results from their development has driven our buissness through the roof. We are very pleased with all aspects of their product development. They also host our site and they also perform regular updates and maintenace as we request. I recieve several monthly site analytics which allow us to track who and when our vistors are scanning our site.
Working with Caniwi Design was a wonderful experience & still continues to be. The design team is efficient, supportive, innovative and very seasoned in the field of web design. Every level of the process of setting up our rather complex site both in text and with (period) graphics was worked through thoroughly and efficiently, with the least fuss and the best results. Meetings were easily arranged to fit in with varying work schedules and the Caniwi team offered a level of personal and interested professionalism that rarely exists in the workplace today. As complete Luddites we were walked through each step of the development of our site so that our artisitic vision for the end product was clearly realized and in terms and methods that made sense to even the most technologically challenged. What really makes Caniwi a first choice in web design is their dependability. Not one of our queries went unanswered at any time, and very often the Caniwi team worked after hours to answer our deadlines and to troubleshoot any problems during our site's development. Caniwi's rates are extremely competitive and this is just the cherry on top of a superbly iced web-design team cake that must be sampled to be believed. We are so satisfied with Caniwi's service that we continue to consult them for every one of our web design needs. We highly recommend Caniwi Design to any prospective clients requiring top quality design at highly competitive rates.
Dulcie Beatt
Director
Dulcie has worked in web design in both Canada and New Zealand since 1996.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Caniwi Design™:
”Dulcie Beatt, Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Caniwi Design™:
”Friendly, Listens, Effective, Creative, Efficient”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Caniwi Design™:
”To really listen to the client so we can ensure that their website looks like they want it to and meets the needs of their company, their clients and prospective clients. Keeping sites easy to update is very important to us in order that maintenance is cost effective for the client with content updates or new design ideas being easy to implement.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Caniwi Design™:
”Professional, friendly and caring”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Caniwi Design™:
”Very well, open communication being key”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Caniwi Design™:
”I see function as being so critical for an effective site. While the design side is my absolute favourite part of the job, a site has to be a lot more that just great looking. It has to be easy to use, it has to answer the questions of the site's audience, it has to load quickly, it has to work on different platforms, it has to also be an effective tool for the company and it has to be easily searchable for search engines. Combining design and function effectively is how I see my company being different. Ensuring function and design is also geared to the intended audience of the site is also a specialty.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Caniwi Design™:
”Client referrals”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Caniwi Design™:
”Free initial consultation, estimate, design sketches & review, design coded into website and tested, content added and reviewed, approval, site goes live”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Caniwi Design™:
”Trust and communication. This is achieved by getting to know what the client wants and then delivering on what you've said you'll do for them. Clearly outlining expectations, realistic goals and possible pitfalls is key.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Caniwi Design™:
”Demanding is fine. If a client really knows what they want then this helps get the best end result. I like to let the client know the full costs and implications of what they want before a project starts so they can fine tune their requirements and wish list with their budget. If a client is unhappy at any stage of the process, I like to find out the problem and work with the client to find a solution that works for both of us.”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
Caniwi Design™:
”I would suggest meeting with the firms to see if the personalities and philosophy of the web firm was a good match with their own company. Price is only one factor. Being able to work with someone who you trust and feel comfortable with is so crucial when you're wanting to discuss your company's needs, target market, growth strategies etc. If you feel truly listened to and that the design company really knows what your firm is about and what you're after, you'll be happier with your decision and the end result.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Caniwi Design™:
”I want to continue designing and developing functional sites that work well for my clients. I enjoy the one-on-one work with companies to create a site that really works for them and their user base. Incorporating new technologies along the way, as the web advances, is also an interest.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Caniwi Design™:
”As the speed of the internet becomes faster and faster I see a lot more interactive and real time elements being added. This could change how customer service is provided and also how people work. Company websites will always have the marketing angle, but they might also become a lot more a part of a company's work process then they are typically used for now.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Caniwi Design™:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Caniwi Design™:
”It is a combination between Canuck and Kiwi. My husband is a Canadian and I am a New Zealander, although I grew up in Canada. We moved to New Zealand after we were married and, after 12 years working in NZ, we felt we wanted to come home to Canada. The combined name of Caniwi represents our love of both Canada and New Zealand.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Caniwi Design™:
”Content, Content, Content! Users are coming to your site for information so supply good quality info about what you do and how this can help them. Make sure the fundamental questions users need answering about your company are answered. Keep how to contact you obvious and give FULL contact info including address, phone, fax, email and opening hours as this helps legitimise your company.”
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